Walt Disney World Fairy Tale Weddings - Wishes Collection Ceremony Locations

Here's the place for lots of information about (and photos of) the ceremony locations for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies and Vow Renewals at Walt Disney World, including pricing and photos.

Ceremony locations can be held tentatively 12 months in advance. They can be confirmed 8 months in advance. A deposit and signed contract are required within about 2 weeks of booking your date and location.

All prices on this page are subject to change at any time. Unless otherwise indicated, prices do not include 21% service charge on catering plus 6.5% sales tax, which is applied to all services, catering, optional "enhancements" and fees.

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Magic Kingdom

For a serious Disney fan who has always wanted to be Cinderella for a day, a ceremony in front of the Castle, followed by an elegant reception nearby, would be about the coolest thing imaginable.

Magic Kingdom ceremonies are limited to 50 guests and have a location package fee of $25,000. The fee doesn't include extra decorations, flowers, etc. It also doesn't cover the reception. There are no receptions in the park: Magic Kingdom weddings must hold their receptions in the Grand Floridian Resort.

You will have little or no choice of dates, and your ceremony must take place very early in the morning (8:00 am).

Disney's Wedding Pavilion

The Wedding Pavilion has the atmosphere of a Victorian chapel overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon, with the Castle in the background. It is a very elegant location and the most private option for a ceremony. It is air-conditioned.

Ceremonies can be held at almost any hour of the day or evening in the Wedding Pavilion. If you choose a late evening ceremony, you may be able to time the ceremony so that the fireworks are going off over the castle just as you complete your vows.

At the Wedding Pavilion there are private areas for the happy couple, should you wish to be traditional and not see each other before the ceremony. If you want to add videography to your package, this location is pre-wired with cameras that cover everything, so there will be no videographer underfoot. Cinderella's Carriage can be used at this location.

Site rental fee is $3,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. The fee includes an organist for the ceremony. The Pavilion will seat up to 300 people.

BoardWalk - Ballrooms

The advantage of using a ballroom is that you'll have plenty of space. The disadvantage is that ballrooms tend to be pretty "generic," so you may have to spend a lot to dress the room up. Ceremonies can be held at almost any hour of the day or evening in ballroom locations.

Two of the most popular locations for ceremonies are St. James and Marvin Gardens. There are also much larger ballrooms at the BoardWalk Resort.

Site rental fee is $1,500 plus 6.5% sales tax. To see the sizes and capacities of the various rooms as well as floor plans, click here.

BoardWalk - Sea Breeze Point

The backdrop is the beautiful Crescent Lake and Disney's Yacht Club resort. It's a phenomenal view, particularly if you can get the last time slot of the day during the winter (thus taking advantage of the early sunset and the lights coming on around the lake).

This location is just off a busy walkway between the International Gateway of Epcot and the BoardWalk Resort, so it has zero privacy. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys being the center of attention, because you can expect lots of random people to stop on the sidewalk and watch your ceremony. As the name of the location indicates, it can get windy here.

A backup rain location is available in the BoardWalk Convention Center. Cinderella's Carriage can be used at this location.

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. Sea Breeze Point is available for ceremonies with up to 80 guests.

Epcot - China Pavilion

The China Pavilion is one of the most visually stunning locations I can imagine for a ceremony. If you like rich, colorful, exotic decor and you enjoy being "different" in everything you do, this is the place for you! It's truly fabulous.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, the China Pavilion is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. The China Pavilion is available for ceremonies with up to 75 guests.

Epcot - France

The courtyard around the fountain in France is a fabulously romantic location for a ceremony. Ceremonies usually take place in front of the fountain. You'll probably need to have microphones to be heard over the rushing water. The courtyard is somewhat "cut up" by the fountain and various raised flower beds, so it's not one big open space.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, France is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. France can accommodate large groups.

Epcot - Germany

Germany has a beautiful courtyard for a ceremony. If you're thinking about a medieval or "fairy tale" theme, this might work very well for you, since it has that "olde worlde" look about it. The space is nice and open.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, Germany is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. Germany can accommodate large groups.

Epcot - Italy Courtyard

The Italy Courtyard at Epcot is reminiscent of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. This dramatic location is a perfect fit for anyone who wants to create a romantic European atmosphere.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, Italy Courtyard is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. Italy Courtyard is available for ceremonies with up to 100 guests.

Epcot - Italy Isola

If you'd like to be near the water, the Italy Isola location would be a great choice. Your ceremony takes place on an island edged by a "dock" decorated with barber pole posts like those used for the gondolas in Venice. With its lovely bridges, this location is incredibly photogenic and has a truly Venetian flavor. This location is not wheelchair accessible.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, Italy Isola is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000, plus 20% service charge and 6.5% sales tax. Italy Isola is available for ceremonies with up to 75 guests.

Epcot - Japan

Usually the ceremony is held on a beautiful bamboo bridge in the midst of a stunning Japanese garden. The guests are clustered at the base of the hill, looking up at the ceremony. It's very dramatic but not very intimate, because you must wear microphones in order for your guests to hear your vows, and the guests are a significant distance away. However, MouseSavers.com reader Jennifer Z reports, "we didn't like the fact that the ceremony took place so far from our guests. Our sales manager told us that he didn't think it'd be a problem to have the ceremony set up down in front of the koi pond with the guests, instead of on the bridge." This would be a good option couples who want the backdrop of the Japan pavilion but wish it were more intimate.

As with all of the World Showcase locations, Japan is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. Japan can accommodate large groups.

Epcot - United Kingdom

Definitely the most private location in World Showcase, this space is in a courtyard back behind some of the UK buildings. There is a pretty little gazebo/bandstand that can be used for the ceremony, and you are surrounded by a lovely English rose garden. It's pretty, sweet and a little old-fashioned (in a good way!).

As with all of the World Showcase locations, UK is available only for morning ceremonies that end by 10:00 am. All talent performing within Epcot must be secured by Walt Disney Entertainment through your Event Coordinator. All floral and décor items must be provided by Disney. Disney charter bus transportation is required to use this venue, at a minimum cost of $440 per bus (each bus carries about 47 people).

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. UK is available for ceremonies with up to 30 guests.

Grand Floridian - Ballrooms

The advantage of using a ballroom is that you'll have plenty of space. The disadvantage is that ballrooms tend to be pretty "generic," so you may have to spend a lot to dress the room up. Ceremonies can be held at almost any hour of the day or evening in ballroom locations.

A particularly lovely location for weddings is the Whitehall Room, an octagonal space that is not at all a traditional ballroom. It has an elegant crystal chandelier and an outdoor patio. There are also much larger ballrooms at the Grand Floridian Resort.

Site rental fee is $1,500 plus 6.5% sales tax. To see the sizes and capacities of the various rooms as well as floor plans, click here.

Yacht & Beach Club - Ballrooms

The advantage of using a ballroom is that you'll have plenty of space. The disadvantage is that ballrooms tend to be pretty "generic," so you may have to spend a lot to dress the room up. Ceremonies can be held at almost any hour of the day or evening in ballroom locations.

Cape Cod Hall is particularly popular for weddings. It can be used as one large room (capacity 240) or broken up into as many as four sections (each accommodating 60 people). There are also much larger ballrooms at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort.

Site rental fee is $1,500 plus 6.5% sales tax. To see the sizes and capacities of the various rooms as well as floor plans, click here.

Yacht Club - Wedding Gazebo

If you want "Victorian" surroundings but don't want to spend the extra money for the Wedding Pavilion, you may like this location. Set in a rose garden, the gazebo is located in a quiet area of the resort, surrounded on three sides by the hotel building. (Due to the location, guests in the rooms surrounding the gazebo can observe your ceremony from their balconies.) The fourth side faces the lighthouse and marina of the resort.

A backup rain location is available in the Yacht Club Convention Center. Cinderella's Carriage can be used at this location.

Site rental fee is $2,000 plus 6.5% sales tax. The Wedding Gazebo is available for ceremonies with up to 100 guests.

Other Locations

While Disney does not publicize this fact, it's possible to pick other locations, including locations in the theme parks. You will pay extra for this and you'll have to work around park hours. Just a few of the alternative locations I've heard about include:

• The Summerhouse at Grand Floridian
• Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios)
• The lawn at the BoardWalk Inn
• 50s Primetime Cafe at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios